Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Bakerstown, PA

20d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Bakerstown Animal Hospital in Bakerstown, PA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our 4 doctor practice! We are AHAA accredited, Fear Free practice, and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our tight-knit community is a great place to call home. Many of us can be found at local breweries, restaurants, and summer festivals! At VCA Bakerstown, you can be the Veterinary Technician you have always wanted to be! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s skill and personality. There’s something special about you and we are excited to learn more! The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to: Venipuncture catheter placement radiology physical examinations and patient assessment laboratory work pharmacy compassionate care for our hospitalized patients Responsibilities Provide high-quality care for animals by performing routine examinations and assessments. Administer blood sampling and assist in diagnostic procedures. Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations and treatments. Maintain accurate medical records and documentation. Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment plans. Collaborate with veterinarians to ensure the well-being of all animals in the facility. Assist in laboratory procedures and perform basic veterinary tasks as needed. VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance Opportunity to teach and mentor 401(k) Life and Long Term Disability insurance Free NAVTA membership Qualifying Penn Foster Sponsorship for Tech program Paid VTNE prep courses and Exam fees Amazing Pet Discount (Limit 4) Pay up to $23 Hr ( based on experience) Job Type: Full-time Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care for animals by performing routine examinations and assessments.
Administer blood sampling and assist in diagnostic procedures.
Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations and treatments.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
Educate pet owners on proper care and treatment plans.
Collaborate with veterinarians to ensure the well-being of all animals in the facility.
Assist in laboratory procedures and perform basic veterinary tasks as needed.